Description
Indulge in these nostalgic Brown Sugar Pop Tart Cookies, combining childhood sweetness with modern sophistication. A perfect treat for gatherings or a comforting snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 eggs (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 3/4 cups cake flour
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened) for filling
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed) for filling
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon for filling
- 2 tablespoons cake flour for filling
- 1 cup powdered sugar for icing
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon for icing
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted and cooled) for icing
- 2 1/2 tablespoons milk for icing
Instructions
- In a stand mixer, beat together 1 cup unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1 cup light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in 2 eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together 3 3/4 cups cake flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- For the filling, mix together 5 tablespoons softened butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 2 tablespoons cake flour until smooth. Form the filling into small balls.
- Scoop out 1/4 cup of dough, divide it in half, create a well in one half, place a filling ball inside, and cover with the other half. Pinch to seal.
- Place on baking sheets, spaced apart, and bake for 11-13 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- For the icing, whisk together 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons melted butter, 2 1/2 tablespoons milk, and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can also freeze, separated with parchment paper.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, pop tart, nostalgic, baking, sweet treats